28 swanky one and two-bedroom tents (yes, with actual walls, air-con and all the mod cons) have been pitched right on Bangtao Beach or in the lagoon gardens a short stroll away, with winding waterways wrapping around them like nature’s own infinity pools, and all we can think about is getting there asap.
Since opening, this adults-only hideaway has been whispered about as Phuket’s best-kept secret, but Twinpalms clearly doesn’t do subtle for long. They’ve just upped the ante with a wellness revamp: think sunrise yoga, lotus petal folding workshops, and a fitness studio kitted out with sleek German gear.
There’s also a Bali-sourced ice bath carved from a boulder because nothing says you need a holiday reset like voluntarily freezing yourself in paradise.
Guests can also float in a brand-new tropical pool overlooking the lagoon before wandering over to the Spa Tent for a massage so good you won’t remember you were ever stressed in the first place. And evenings wrap up around a central campfire with sticky rice and sunset stories, proving that luxury can still feel soulful (and delicious).
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Twinpalms has basically redefined camping: no bug spray required, just bikinis, cocktails and maybe a brave plunge into that icy rock bath. One thing’s for sure, roughing it has never looked this good.
Why It Exists
Because camping gets a lot more convincing when someone adds air-con, a private pool and Bangtao Beach.
The Vibe
Barefoot, breezy and far too fancy to qualify as camping.
Your Bed Tonight
A king bed under canvas, with a rain shower and your choice of beach or lagoon outside.
The Thing You’ll Brag About Later
Taking an ice bath carved from a Balinese boulder, then immediately rewarding yourself with a massage because wellness is hard work.
Eat / Drink This
Sticky rice around the campfire as the sun goes down. Much better than beans from a tin.
Steal This Local Move
Start with sunrise yoga, spend the day horizontal by the lagoon pool, then wander over to Bangtao Beach when the sun starts dropping.
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